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Cafeteria Food

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fisharefriendsnotfood Apprentice
fisharefriendsnotfood
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There is nothing at all in my cafeteria that is gluten-free, and if I'm still hungry after I eat my packed lunch there's nothing except chips for me to get. It's all chicken fingers, fries, pasta, soup... they do have little salads but most have croutons so I'm not going to chance it.

Oh, how the world over uses gluten... (Sorry that was just a little mini-vent.)

Also, on a different note, how do I get people (and doctors) to know about Celiac? I've thought about making little cards/brochures and putting them in my doctor's office. Good idea? Not a good idea?

Thanks!

-Jackie

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Jackie:

Another good source for information is the Celiac-Spru Association. You can find their site on the internet. They just sent me a packet with all sorts of information as well as a printed gluten-free Food Product listing that you can touch and take with you. (a bit large, but tranportable).

They have brochures about "What is Celiac Disease". and "Beginning a Diet"...... Many would be appropriate for distribution.

They were very helpful as they will for you as well. Hope this is helpful. I would also like to recommend this site to everyone. A lot of work has gone into this Association. Maybe some of you would like to join in their support for us.

Lisa B.

(Cafeteria food was awful when we wern't gluten-free)

blondehart Newbie
blondehart
Posted

I sometimes feel like this in some bars....everything fried & nothing for me :(

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MySuicidalTurtle
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Depending on the type of school you go to (private or public) they may have to offer you gluten-free food.

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PicturePerfect
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Try packing more in your lunch, or bring food that fills you up. Or, if you can't fit more food, and your school has them, then eat fruit or veggies. I know how you feel, though. All my school has is pizza (mmm.. it smells good) and cookies.

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